TxDOT bid item 160-7002: FURN & PLACE TOPSOIL (4") pricing

Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 160-7002 appeared on 214 lettings, priced by 201 different competitors. Start with the average unit price for a quick gut-check, then use the quantity breakdown below to match your project's scale.

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Location - USA · Texas

Weighted average unit price — price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.

$2.04

Weighted average low unit price — winning bids only; price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.

$1.39

Bid code

160-7002

Bid item unit

SY

Projects

214

Competitors (Vendors)

201

Analysis window 2024-09-14 to 2026-09-14 · 24 months

Projects (Top 5)

SH 304 from Bastrop CL to 3.2 mi S of CL

CSJ: 0573-02-008Let date: 2026-09-03

HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD.AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
69282.00$0.8769282.00$3.00

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CR 444 AT BEDIAS CREEK

CSJ: 0917-31-036Let date: 2026-09-03

KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - SOUTHA. L. HELMCAMP, INC.R CONSTRUCTION CIVIL, LLCTHK CONSTRUCTION LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
1938.00$1.351938.00$2.501938.00$11.001938.00$3.50

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PHR_SH495_FY24

CSJ: 0865-01-118Let date: 2026-09-02

THE LEVY COMPANY, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item price
1508.00$4.55

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0069-07-113 US 87 Intersection Improve

CSJ: 0069-07-113Let date: 2026-08-06

REECE ALBERT, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item price
9598.00$9.43

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US 281 at PR 1

CSJ: 0252-03-056Let date: 2026-08-06

E-Z BEL CONSTRUCTION, LLCJOE BLAND CONSTRUCTION LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
24136.00$1.1024136.00$1.50

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Insights on bid item 160-7002 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "214" lettings

One competitor on this item, STERLING DELAWARE HOLDING COMPANY, has bid as low as $0.10 per unit, well below the $2.04 quantity-weighted average across all 214 lettings. A gap that size on a pay item is a common sign of an unbalanced bid, cost shifted onto a different pay item rather than priced here directly.

Frequently asked questions on TxDOT bid item code 160-7002

What is TxDOT bid item 160-7002?
TxDOT bid item 160-7002 is the pay item "FURN & PLACE TOPSOIL (4")". Contractors bid a unit price on this item in TxDOT lettings; this page shows those historical competitor (vendor) unit prices.
How do I price bid item 160-7002 for my next TxDOT bid?
Start with the average unit price for 160-7002 (FURN & PLACE TOPSOIL (4")) of $2.04 as a gut-check, then match a similar quantity band and district or county and use the competitor price range in that band as your final benchmark.
Why do unit prices for 160-7002 vary across competitors?
Unit price for FURN & PLACE TOPSOIL (4") scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($2.04) shows the market level for 160-7002; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
Why did STERLING DELAWARE HOLDING COMPANY bid $0.10 on this item?
A bid that low usually isn't the market price, it's a signal the contractor priced this item at or near zero and recovered the cost elsewhere in the bid, a strategy called unbalanced bidding. Worth excluding outliers like this when using the average as your own benchmark.
How many TxDOT projects used bid item 160-7002 in the last 24 months?
In the default 24-month window, bid item 160-7002 (FURN & PLACE TOPSOIL (4")) appeared on 214 lettings priced by 201 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
What is TxDOT Item 160, Topsoil?
Furnish and place topsoil to the depths and on the areas shown on the plans.
Is pricing data for bid item 160-7002 public?
Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 160-7002. This page structures that public record for FURN & PLACE TOPSOIL (4") so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.